Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t give us the nicest introduction to Kagha when we arrive at the Emerald Grove. That is where investigating her comes in.
This side quest ironed out our opinions for Kagha, as she’s up to something pretty evil. It is an easy-to-miss quest, so here is our guide on how to investigate Kagha in Baldur’s Gate 3.
How to investigate Kagha in Baldur’s Gate 3
You will first meet Kagha when she threatens to throw a child called Arabella in jail. It’s hardly the most polite and caring introduction to a character.
She is an unwelcoming character who despises the tieflings and plans to throw them out of the Grove or use a spell to kill them all. This is a good reason to investigate Kagha.
How to start the Investigate Kagha quest in BG3
It is very important to note that you have to Investigate Kagha before you save the grove.
To do this quest, make sure to confront Kagha before you attempt to save Halsin and the grove.
Search the Emerald Grove – how to find Kagha’s secret chest
The first step is to search the Emerald Grove that Kagha rules with a fierce grip.
- Head to the Servant’s Quarters within the grove (X: -472, y: -5)
- In the round room, read the Rite of Thorns on her desk.
This action will jumpstart the side quest, ‘Investigate Kagha.’
She has a secret, hidden chest that you need to open for the next step. You will need some lockpicks and Thieves’ Tools, or you can pull a riskier option and pickpocket Kagha for her key.
If you have Astarian as a Thief within your party, then this is the perfect time for him to shine.
- Make your way to the Servant’s Quarters right behind Kagha.
- Go around the back of the large bookcase in the center of the room, and you will see a smaller one. Through a gap above it, you will be able to see Kagha’s chest hidden in an alcove.
- Walk around to the right, then climb in behind it. Interact with it and use your preferred method to open it.
Inside is a note that reads “Kagha. Swamp-docks. Tree. Meet me. Alone.” and it is signed by someone called Olodan.
Where to find the Swamp-Docks and the Tree
You will need to travel to the Blighted Village Waypoint. If you have yet to unlock it, this is part of a couple of quests you will end up following. It can be found to the west of the Emerald Grove Environs. You actually need to go there as part of Auntie Ethel’s quest, or you can head straight there if you feel up to the fight that is waiting for you.
- Make your way to the coordinates X:82 and Y:251. Here, you will find a dock with some rocks on the left.
- Jump on the rocks, then keep jumping your way toward the massive tree ahead.
- Be warned. There are some tough Wood Woad enemies waiting for you.
For this fight, it is a good idea to stay at range and use fire attacks. The Woads are very tough enemies, so kite them as much as possible.
The Wood Woad enemies are level four, so make sure to approach them with caution.
You will also have some flying enemies to contend with, and they also bring their form of trouble, as they can replicate. It’s a good idea to focus them out first, then light up the Woads with everything you have.
When the fight is over, move around to the edge of the giant trunk with the waypoint beside it, and you will be able to see a small crevice on the trunk. Interact with it to find yet another letter.
Return to the Grove and confront Kagha
The letter exposes that Kagha has been working with Shadow Druids. She has been led astray. Teleport back to the Grove and confront her. You will have several options here.
- You can try and win her over, making her turn against her former allies.
- Simply attack her.
It’s a better idea to try and win her over rather than fight her, as the numbers will be skewed against you otherwise. If you manage to keep Kagha alive, you can speak to her after the fight. She will be grateful that you helped her out of a tough spot and didn’t kill her.
Investigate Kagha quest rewards in BG3
Naturally, at the end of every quest, you will get XP, but even more importantly Kagha will also give you a magic weapon called the Pale Oak. The Pale Oak makes the wielder immune to Druidic vines, and you also get a free casting of Faithwarden’s Vines.
If you are playing as a Druid, you will gain extra dialogue and receive the title of Faithwarden and will award you with the Pale Oak staff, a special weapon only Druids can get from this quest.
With that, you have completed the Investigate Kagha quest in Baldur’s Gate 3!
